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Short Fall Leads to a Big Knock on the Head
By AD3 Xiao Yi, VP-9
Work stands are very helpful, but they can be unsafe, as this petty officer found out.
Fingers: Flexible, Handy…and Fragile
By AM3 Marc Michot, VFA-83
A maintainer puts a finger in a place it shouldn’t be and pays a price.
Fingers: Flexible, Handy…and Fragile—Case No. 2
By AM2 Dale Hazelton, VFA-137
Another maintainer learns about putting fingers and hands in the wrong place.
When Gravity Takes Over
y ADAN Cameron Vanberg, VP-8
Moving a piece of SE by hand shouldn’t be a problem, unless a number of unexpected things happen.
Moment of Inattention
By AD3 Claudia Martinez, VFA-14
The PTS spins at high revolutions, and you should keep everything away from it. That’s a lesson this Sailor learned…the hard way.
On the Cutting Edge
By PR3 John Bradley, VAQ-141
Specific tools are available for punching holes in webbing. What do you do when that tool doesn’t work?
The Day I Got Hooked
By AMAA Jonathan Swafford, VAQ-141
Many aircraft-related springs are under great tension, and this maintainer found out how much.
The Stinger Stings Back
By Anonymous Marine, USS Boxer (LHD-4)
A simple story about moving a helo while holding the stinger. In this case, the stinger packed a bite.
Why PPE Works
By 1stLt. Christopher DeMars, HMM-166
Good example of why maintainers should wear the right PPE for every task.
Hoist Operations Gone Wrong
By AT3(AW) Karen Hemenway, USS Dwight D. Eisenhower (CVN-69)
It pays to check all gear for design flaws before using the equipment. This Sailor found out…again…the hard way.
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Benefit Didn’t Outweigh the Risk
By SSgt. Tony Allen, Jr., VMR-1
When is it better to push a piece of SE, rather than use a tow tractor. When the hangar isn’t full of aircraft, of course.
I Saw the Light
By AT2 Joshua Skiles, VAW-121
Even though this Sailor was aware of a hazard, he didn’t avoid it, and he now has a permanent reminder.
Departments
Admiral’s Corner: Taking Charge of Safety
By RADM Artie Johnson
The admiral shares some goals and asks maintainers for their help.
Injuries and Damage Affect Readiness
By Dan Steber, Naval Safety Center
The editor addresses the costs that result when maintainers get hurt, damage gear, or die.
Good, Bad and Ugly
Photos and short summaries of the best and worst found around the fleet.
Maintainers in the Trenches
A pictorial homage to the people who keep planes flying.
Air-Wing Toolbox: A Collateral Duty Inspectors (CDIs): A Maintenance Officer’s Perspective
By Cdr. Don Buzard, C2F
Insightful article on screening candidates for this critical job and ways to track quals and performance.
Mishap Stats
Bravo Zulu
VP-47, USCG ATC Mobile AL, VFA-83, VMA-513, HSL-42, VFA-143, VAQ-142, VP-5, VP-26, VR-56, VAW-113, HMH-772, VFA-213, HSL-48 Det. 7, and H&HS Yuma
Crossfeed
Maintenance experts talk about reclamation team, hazmat, PPE, battery safety, and Class C mishaps.
Sierra Hotel
Commands that have completed surveys, culture workshops and MRM presentations.
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